July 23 / 19.10 Naas

19.10

Yielding To Soft

O’Neill & Co. Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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O’Neill & Co. Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 800225 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Twice a beaten favourite since C&D second in April but remains of definite interest; has an edge over Obama Army on Leopardstown running; preferred on the balance of form to Poppadom who finished in front of him at Gowran.
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7th

12

(14)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winner, most recently at Naas last summer (yielding); good runs when last seen in June, close fourth at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft) and got up close home for second over today's C&D; back from a break with definite claims.

13/2

2nd

17

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Sweeney

First reserve; five-time winner on turf, latest at Naas (1m, y) off 1lb higher in July; two below-par efforts this year, including over C&D 64 days ago; declared at Leopardstown Thursday.

4th

14

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Roderick

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winning veteran; last win came at Naas (1m, yielding) last July off 1lb higher; on a decent mark but not much encouragement to be taken from return to turf 63 days ago when 12th at Gowran Park.

28/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 70-000 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; nothing of merit in his Irish form so far.
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13th

17

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Goldsmith

8st 13lb

T: H D McGuigan

Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard.

12th

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Goldsmith

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW.

33/1

2

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Goldsmith

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed.

10/1

3rd
11 (17)
Asisaid

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-0604 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6-3558 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three wins at this trip; overall form tends to suggest she is more effective on AW; needs to reverse the form of her most recent race with Poppadom and Roderick
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No / Draw
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15

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Miss Abby Jools

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Timothy Doyle

Is 1-16 on turf and no win since June 2023; not bad efforts the last twice in a Naas handicap and a Gowran claimer but more needed back in a handicap off this mark; others appeal more.

14/1

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Miss Abby Jools

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Three wins over this trip; solid enough handicap run at Naas last time but has a fair bit to find with some of these rivals today.

14/1

Form: -05744 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best form was in Britain in 2023; recent fourth placings at Tipperary and Dundalk provide grounds for optimism.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow starts haven't helped his cause the last twice; wide draw a negative.

13/2

3

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow start didn't help at Naas on Tuesday when 4.25l off Roderick; this trip his limit.

8/1

5th

7

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Obama Army

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; recent fourth placings at Tipperary and Dundalk provide grounds for optimism.

7/1

Form: /04160 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Gained the most recent of four wins off a low mark at Leopardstown three starts ago; others appeal more.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; weakened into an 8l seventh when last seen here in January over C&D; 3lb wrong but on a dangerous mark if returning to form.

15/1

7th

14

(5)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Harbanaker

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: William Harvey

Dual course winner at 1m off higher marks than this; hung left when beaten 6l over C&D on latest (hampered); lurking on a dangerous mark and can't be fully discounted.

20/1

10

(17)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Harbanaker

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: William Harvey

Ended a losing run at Leopardstown in April; made some headway from rear when sixth of 17 at Naas three weeks ago but has a tough draw this time.

20/1

Form: -50078

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won on seasonal debut last year; has failed to reach the same standard since then; looks held by Tynamite on recent Limerick running.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Harriet Eagle

9st 5lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won on seasonal debut last year; has failed to reach the same standard since then; looks held by Tynamite on recent Limerick running.

14/1

8th

6

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Harriet Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole win came on seasonal reappearance off 55 last July at Gowran (7f, good); is now 4lb lower but recent runs haven't suggested a return to winning ways is imminent.

16/1

12/1

Form: 7-6828

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 24-race maiden; went close for this rider at Gowran on his penultimate start, with Roderick back in fifth; unplaced at Roscommon on latest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17

(20)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Poppadom

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

27-race maiden but was only beaten a neck in a soft ground 1m handicap at Gowran in June; hasn't kicked on since and may need a bit further than 7f these days.

33/1

7th

13

(12)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden after 26 starts was well beaten over further here last time; however, was runner-up over C&D in June so has to get back to that form.

22/1

12

(18)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

25-race maiden who went close to getting off the mark over 1m here in June; however, not as good twice since and has a tough draw to overcome now.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 543921 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has run only one bad race since joining this stable (beaten favourite at Listowel three starts back); bounced back from that with Leopardstown second and then profited from a positive ride when making almost all at Killarney last week; 8lb higher and may not be able to dictate as easily, but still one of the leading contenders.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(12)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Off the mark at Killarney off 7lb lower (1m, soft); another fine run at Listowel last month when a close second (1m, heavy); below her best when finishing behind The Blue Panther at Bellewstown latest; can get involved on her best form.

12/1

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Having a solid season; won off 57 at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; fine run to finish runner up behind Dragon Of Malta off this mark latest (1m, heavy); rain would enhance her chance.

11/2

33/1

Form: 8/6-80

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Never in the first three, no obvious encouragement from two runs this season; hooded for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Vangelis

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden was well beaten three times earlier in the season and has to do much more.

20/1

10th

8

(21)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Vangelis

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Ciaran Murphy

Never in the first three, no obvious encouragement from two runs this season; hooded for the first time.

33/1

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Vangelis

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Lighly-raced after showing ability on second 2yo start in 2023; ran better than the result suggests over 1m2.5f at Down Royal last time; blinkers added.

22/1

33/1

Form: 9-5090 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All four wins gained in Britain; no merit in his form since a fair yard debut at Gowrn in April; visor on now after a poor Down Royal run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Paul Traynor

Won four times in Britain for Lucinda Russell, but form has fallen off a cliff since rejoining this yard.

100/1

9th

15

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

8st 10lb

T: Paul Traynor

First reserve; all four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive for current yard; tailed off on hurdle debut.

6

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Ledger

11st 12lb

J: Mr W R Hamilton

T: Paul Traynor

All four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive this year for current yard and can only be watched now switched to hurdles.

66/1

12th
13 (11)
Monzoon

33/1

Form: 35090- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Better record on AW; lacks a recent outing; his trainer appears to have a better chance with the race-fit Roderick.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(12)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Monzoon

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Three AW wins but just 1-34 on turf; twice well beaten lately and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

13th
20 (15)
Gianh River

Form: 0-2008

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Began the season with a promising second at Gowran; has failed to build on that; mid-division at Leopardsstown last time; second reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

13/2

Form: 0-6623 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Veteran is a six-time AW winner; 0-28 on turf but has gone well for this rider on his last two starts at Limerick, notably when second to the in-form Deuteronomy; place possibility again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

14

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-34 on turf; no success since December 2023; down the field in two starts this season.

25/1

10th

15

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-33 on turf; no success since December 2023 and never involved on seasonal return at Killarney 20 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10th

15

(18)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran; six AW wins but is 0-32 on turf and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

20/1

Form: 00448-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Lacks a recent outing; best form has been at Dundalk, where twice fourth over 1m last November; not an obvious contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

9

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Draiocht

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Landed a 1m soft-ground handicap at Killarney in October; ran on well when less than a length off Launch Time over 7f at Leopardstown; better suited by 1m and is weighted to turn the tables.

7/2

3rd

17

(19)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Draiocht

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Breakthrough win came at Killarney last October (1m, soft); made a pleasing return when fourth at the same venue last month, 2 1/4 behind subsequent winner Pete's Dream.

10/1

25/1

Form: 72-000 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 29 starts, runner-up six times including at Gowran on final 2024 appearance; a long way below her best in three starts this term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.

20/1

11th

6

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Nailed a rapid AW classified hat-trick in January for Ian Williams but her subsequent form in handicaps for that yard and this doesn't compare; maybe her return to this sphere will help but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Legs two and three of her January hat-trick for Ian Williams came here (7f/1m); went off the boil for him and hard to fancy on what she's done in three starts for this yard.

14/1

Form: 9801/0

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Nursery winner on heavy ground at Galway in 2024; missed last season, showed nothing on reappearance at Cork in April.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(10)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

IVe Been Dreaming

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Nursery winner on heavy ground at Galway in 2023; missed the 2024 season; very hard to fancy judged on three efforts last season, finishing last of 13 over C&D on latest.

25/1

6

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

IVe Been Dreaming

9st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Mark Fahey

Nursery winner on heavy ground at Galway in 2023; missed last season and very hard to fancy on two runs this term, latest when 40l off Roderick at Naas on Tuesday; cheekpieces tried.

16/1

17th

9

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

IVe Been Dreaming

9st 10lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Nursery winner on heavy ground at Galway in 2024; missed last season, showed nothing on reappearance at Cork in April.

25/1

Non-runners

My Vonnie, My Minervina, Serafina, Wayne R Walker

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €356.20
Straight Forecast €234.46
Tricast €872.43

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Asisaid

The Irish Sun:

Still She Blooms

POSTDATA:

Poppadom

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Asisaid